Monkeyland

Monkeyland is situated in the Crags, close to Natures Valley on the Garden Route of South Africa. It is the world's first free roaming primate sanctuary and spans over 30 acres of forest. There are fourteen different monkey and ape species in the sanctuary, all originating from different parts of the world.

The monkeys that get rehabilitated into the forest all come from zoos, circuses or arrive as previously owned pets. Once released into the troop, the monkeys' instincts take over and they live and act as free roaming animals again.

Although there is no active breeding program at Monkeyland, if there is enough of one specie, they will breed, as they have enough food and no natural predators.

Each day 250 kilograms of food in the form of fruits, berries, granola and even sweet potatoes are supplied to the primates, to ensure that there are no territorial fights between the different species.

There is strict policy of no human contact in the form of touch, which means the monkeys do not feel threatened by humans and won't associate humans with food or anything else, making for great viewing opportunities.

Monkeyland is open to the public 7 days a week, between 08h30 and 17h00 and  and you can either view the primates from the Restaurant's deck or go on a guided tour through the forest with one of the rangers, to track down the different primates in their free roaming environment.

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Getting There

From Plettenberg Bay Direction (N2 North)

Take the N2 North in the direction of Port Elizabeth. About 16kms from Plettenberg Bay, turn right at the BP Petrol Station/Garden Route Superette. Follow the Monkeyland signs.

From Port Elizabeth Direction (N2 South)

Take the N2 South in the direction of Plettenberg Bay. About 16 kilometres from the Toll Gate, turn left at the the BP Petrol Station/Garden Route Superette. Follow the Monkeyland signs.